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PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER

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PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER

Salary

$48.19 - $71.13 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

30367C

Department

Public Works

Division

Design/Engin

Opening Date

11/11/2025

Closing Date

11/25/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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+ Benefits

+ Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Principal Civil Engineer position in the Traffic Management or Design Engineer Divisions. This position plans, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional and technical support staff, normally through subordinate lead staff. Additionally, this role performs professional level engineering planning, design and construction oversight on difficult, complex and/or sensitive public works projects, construction, remodeling and major repair projects of County and local agency buildings and public facilities, including a major commercial airport.

THIS IS A COUNTYWIDE RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITY AND IS OPEN ONLY TO FULL-TIME PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF CLARK COUNTY WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

This examination will establish a Countywide Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or specific engineering field required for the position, AND five (5) years of full-time professional level civil design and project management experience. Prior lead or supervisory experience may be required. Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to potential hazards at various construction sites. May be subject to emergency or off-shift call out, depending upon the department to which assigned.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess registration as a professional engineer in the State of Nevada. If registered in another state, must obtain Nevada registration within one (1) year of the date of hire.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional engineering and technical support staff, normally through a subordinate lead level position.

+ Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.

+ Provides input into the unit's budget; assists in planning goals, objectives, procedures and work standards for the unit.

+ Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.

+ Conducts feasibility and cost studies; develops engineering solutions to problems related to such areas as bridges, storm or sanitary sewers, roadways, water systems, flood control systems, and County office or plant facility design and retrofitting; recommends alternative approaches, including the use of contract services and the incorporation of new methods and materials.

+ Prepares project designs, cost estimates, specifications and project schedules.

+ Investigates incidents and provides defense assistance in litigation.

+ Prepares requests for proposal and contract specifications for design and construction services; participates in the selection of contractors and administers professional service contracts.

+ Maintains liaison with other County departments, various utility, governmental agency and County departmental staff; ensures that building codes are met in assigned projects.

+ Administers programs or contracts with and confers with architects and construction contractors; schedules projects; provides technical oversight, reviews plans by private developers, inspects work in progress and ensures that all work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.

+ Reviews and authorizes requests for payment and change orders; tracks and documents project costs.

+ Directs the maintenance of accurate records and files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.

+ Monitors developments in equipment, materials and techniques in the civil engineering design and construction field; gathers information, develops alternatives and makes recommendations.

+ Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit various County work sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various construction projects and facilities; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone or by radio. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid

+ AD&D – Employer Paid

+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

In order to be eligible for consideration in this recruitment, you must be a full-time employee of Clark County, who has successfully completed their probationary period.

+ I understand the above requirement and certify that I am a full-time employee of Clark County, who has successfully completed their probationary period.

02

The following questions 2-6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

03

List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).

College/University:

Did you graduate:

College Major/Minor:

Semester Credits Completed:

Degree Received:

04

Indicate your full-time professional experience in civil design and project management.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ 5 to 6 years

+ 6 to 7 years

+ 7 to 8 years

+ More than 8 years

05

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

06

Do you currently possess a valid registration as a professional engineer in the State of Nevada?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid registration as a professional engineer in the State of Nevada.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid registration as a professional engineer from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid registration as a professional engineer in the State of Nevada.

07

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

08

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing the design of streets, highways, traffic signals, drainage facilities, and flood control improvements.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

10

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience supervising the design of streets, highways, traffic signals, drainage facilities, and flood control improvements.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

12

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience coordinating with funding agencies, cities, state DOTs, utility companies and property owners in the development and implementation of capital projects.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience coordinating the design and management of capital projects with utilities, governmental agencies, engineers, and funding agencies.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

15

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 13-14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

16

Indicate your full-time professional experience administering multiple projects or contracts.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

17

Indicate your full-time professional experience conferring with engineers and construction contractors and scheduling projects.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

18

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 16-17. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

19

Indicate your full-time professional experience overseeing engineering staff, drafters, or technicians in the preparation of engineering studies, civil improvement plans, and specifications.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

20

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 19. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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